A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8387054 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 84570303 epoch_slot_no: 157503 block_no: 8386877 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 8536 time: 2023-02-11 17:29:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4b46a08d86ef666e4b2126155f505624bfd4411102093112b226154a4644ceeBlock Operator
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